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El senador Fontana anuncia más de 5 millones de dólares para reparar escuelas
Hoy, el senador estatal Wayne Fontana anunció la concesión de subvenciones por un total de más de 5 millones de dólares para realizar reparaciones en las escuelas del 42º Distrito Senatorial. "Estoy orgulloso de haber abogado por la financiación estatal para reparaciones ambientales en nuestras escuelas", dijo el senador Fontana. "Es...
El senador Fontana anuncia subvenciones a las escuelas locales
Condado de Allegheny - 14 de agosto de 2024 - Hoy, el senador Wayne Fontana anunció que varias escuelas en el Distrito Senatorial 42 recibirán subvenciones federales por un total de más de $ 175,000 para hacer meriendas nutricionales disponibles para los estudiantes. "Garantizar que nuestros estudiantes puedan acceder a...
Policy Hearing Highlights Issues with PA Property Reassessment System
PITTSBURGH, July 16, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) yesterday in Pittsburgh to co-host a public hearing highlighting Pennsylvania’s...
El Senador Fontana anuncia más de 7 millones de dólares para viviendas asequibles
Allegheny County – July 12, 2024 – Today, Sen. Wayne Fontana announced that three affordable rental housing projects in the 42nd Senatorial District will receive over $7 million in tax credits and loans. “I am proud to support these projects that make a huge...
Sen. Fontana Announces $95K for Preservation Projects
Allegheny County - June 24, 2024 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced grants totaling $95,000 to three historic preservation projects in the 42nd Senatorial District. “We are proud of our history in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania,” said Sen. Fontana....
Senator Fontana Announces Nearly $500K for in Arts Funding
Allegheny County – June 21, 2024 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced state grants totaling $499,920 are being awarded to arts organizations in the 42nd Senatorial District. “Our world-class arts and culture scene sets us apart from other similar regions,” said...
Sen. Fontana Announces Nearly $2 Million for Affordable Housing Projects
Allegheny County, June 17, 2024 – Programs that address affordable housing needs in the 42nd Senatorial District will receive state grants totaling $1,850,000 state Sen. Wayne Fontana announced today. “I am pleased to see state investment into such impactful...
El senador Fontana anuncia más de 2 millones de dólares para la justicia penal
Allegheny County, June 13, 2024 – Today, Sen. Wayne Fontana announced that Allegheny County and two other nonprofit organizations were awarded a total of $2,126,464 in state and federal grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). “This...
Senator Fontana Announces State Grant Awards
Allegheny County – May 30, 2024 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced two organizations in the 42nd Senatorial District received grant awards from the state Department of Community and Economic Development. The Mt. Lebanon Partnership and the Urban Redevelopment...
Sen. Fontana Statement on the NFL Draft Coming to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh – May 22, 2024 − Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement on the City of Pittsburgh hosting the 2026 National Football League Draft: I am thrilled that the NFL has selected Pittsburgh to host the 2026 Draft. While tens of millions...
Senator Fontana Announces CCAC Awarded $150K for Scholarships
Pittsburgh – May 3, 2024 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced that the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), located on the Northside, was awarded $150,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) for scholarships and programming for students...
Senator Fontana Announces Over $800K in School Safety & Security Grants
Pittsburgh – May 2, 2024 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $825,522 in school and safety grants to improve safety, security, and mental health support for students and staff were awarded to schools in the 42nd Senatorial District. Awarded by the School Safety...
Declaración del senador Fontana sobre la demanda de las escuelas públicas de Pittsburgh contra el condado de Allegheny
Condado de Allegheny - 11 de abril de 2024 - Hoy, el senador estatal Wayne Fontana emitió la siguiente declaración con respecto a la decisión de las Escuelas Públicas de Pittsburgh de demandar al Condado de Allegheny para forzar una reevaluación del impuesto a la propiedad en todo el condado: El mes pasado, insté a la Junta de Pittsburgh de...
Sen. Fontana Statement on Downtown Tax Abatement Proposal
Pittsburgh – April 9, 2024 - Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement regarding the proposed Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Program (LERTA) for Downtown Pittsburgh: I wholeheartedly support Pittsburgh City Councilman Bobby...
Senator Fontana Announces Over $2.5M in Infrastructure Grants
Allegheny County – March 26, 2024 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $2,560,635 in infrastructure grants were awarded to projects and communities throughout the 42nd senatorial district. “State investment in these infrastructure projects will help ensure...
Declaración del Senador Fontana sobre la amenaza de demanda por reevaluación fiscal
Pittsburgh - 15 de marzo de 2024 - Hoy, el senador estatal Wayne Fontana emitió la siguiente declaración sobre la amenaza de las Escuelas Públicas de Pittsburgh de emprender acciones legales contra el Condado de Allegheny para forzar una reevaluación del impuesto a la propiedad: Entiendo la situación presupuestaria que...
Sen. Fontana to Introduce Bill to Enhance Local Revitalization Efforts
Harrisburg - March 12, 2024 - Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana said he will soon be introducing a bill to allow municipalities to further incentivize building construction, improvements, or conversions by granting tax abatement for up to 20 years. “So many of our...
Sen. Wayne Fontana to Introduce Bill Banning Credit Cards for Online Gambling in PA
Harrisburg – March 8, 2024 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny County) said that he will soon be introducing a bill in the Pennsylvania Senate to prohibit the use of credit cards for online casino games, sports betting and fantasy games, as well as for...
El Senador Fontana reelegido por unanimidad Presidente del Consejo de Administración de PHEAA
Harrisburg – February 15, 2024 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today was unanimously re-elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). Created in 1963 by the Pennsylvania General Assembly,...
El Comité de Política destaca el programa de reparaciones integrales en Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH − February 3, 2024 – The Senate Democratic Policy Committee traveled to Pittsburgh yesterday to host two events to highlight the successes of Pennsylvania's groundbreaking Whole-Home Repairs Program. Less than a year after the distribution of funds, the...